Confirmations on the rise
Many candidates from across the Diocese of Chichester are being presented for confirmation at a series of special services throughout Eastertide.
The bishops of Chichester, Lewes and Horsham are spending much of this month welcoming an increasing number of people of all ages into full membership of the Church of England following their preparation for this special moment in their Christian pilgrimage.
The Bishop of Chichester began the series on Holy Saturday at Chichester Cathedral, confirming many candidates.
The candidates this month, from a wide range of parishes and schools, will attend Deanery services in Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Battle & Bexhill, and Hastings.
Later in the month, students from Brighton College and Lancing College will be confirmed by the Bishops of Lewes and Horsham, respectively.
Candidates are presented to the confirming bishop by their sponsors and are then welcomed into their home parishes.
Pictures from the Chichester Cathedral confirmations can be found on our Facebook page. Courtesy of Jim Holden.